How can pregnant women prevent gingivitis?

After giving birth, women are often weak and their teeth may become loose. At this time, parents may ask them to follow the traditional confinement period - not allowed to brush their teeth. However, mothers always eat a lot of high-protein, high-sugar foods during the confinement period, and often do not brush their teeth, which will cause dental problems, such as gingivitis, periodontitis, caries, etc. Some mothers often go to the dentist right after the confinement period. So, how should pregnant women prevent gingivitis?

For the health of the mother, new mothers must brush their teeth carefully during the confinement period and always keep their mouths clean. Not only should they brush their teeth with warm water in the morning and evening, but they should also rinse their mouths after meals.

Several ways for new mothers to brush their teeth during confinement

During the confinement period, the mother's body is relatively weak, the metabolism is in the process of adjustment, and the oral cavity is more sensitive to cold stimulation. Therefore, brushing teeth and rinsing mouth are different from usual, and you need to pay attention to the method.

1. Soak the toothbrush in warm water before brushing your teeth.

Brush your face once every morning and before going to bed. You should rinse your mouth after meals. It would be ideal if you can use medicated liquid to rinse your mouth. Do not eat anything after rinsing your mouth after meals and brushing your teeth at night, especially avoid sweets. Mothers must develop the good habit of brushing their teeth every day.

2. It is best to use the finger brushing method within 3 days after delivery

Finger brushing can promote blood circulation, strengthen teeth and prevent loose teeth. The specific operation method is as follows: wash the index finger of your right hand, or wrap it with clean gauze, then squeeze toothpaste on the finger, wipe it up and down like using a toothbrush, and then massage the gums with your index finger several times.

3. How to brush teeth for new mothers

You cannot "rush forward" but should use the vertical brushing method. The order should be from top to bottom, brush the lower teeth from bottom to top, brush back and forth on the occlusal surface, and brush both inside and outside. This is the only way to keep the teeth clean.

Even during the confinement period, mothers should pay attention to cleaning their mouths every day, brush their teeth every morning and evening, and rinse their mouths after meals, so as to prevent the occurrence of dental diseases. However, because the mother's teeth and gums are relatively fragile right after giving birth, you can wrap your hands with gauze to clean the mouth right after giving birth. You can use a toothbrush after two days, but it must be a soft-bristled toothbrush, and brush your teeth gently to protect your teeth.